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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,993.61, 8,985.79 and 4,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,993.61, 8,985.79 and 4,139.37 is: 6,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,993.61 : 8,985.79 = 4,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,993.61/8,985.79 = 4,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,993.61x = 8,985.79 × 4,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,993.61x = 37,195,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195,491.44/5,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,205.86

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